Map Projections

Geography ⇒ Physical Geography

Map Projections starts at 8 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Map Projections. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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A map of India is to be prepared for a textbook. Which projection would be most suitable and why?

Describe the main difference between conformal and equal-area projections.

Describe the main limitation of the Robinson projection.

Describe the main use of the conical projection.

Explain the main advantage of using an equal-area projection for statistical maps.

Explain the term 'distortion' in the context of map projections.

Explain why map projections are necessary in geography.

Explain why no map projection can be completely accurate.

What is a map projection?

What is the main characteristic of a conformal projection?

What is the main disadvantage of the Mercator projection?